Text Box: The Brigadiers are 5-time Drum Corps Associates World Champions, winning titles in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002, having achieved the current record high score of 98.6 in 2002. With roots dating to 1938, The Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps has consistently been a leader in innovation and advancement of the all-age drum corps activity. The current corps is comprised of members from all over the United States and Canada. With members ranging in age from 15-64, the corps continues to lead the activity with its philosophy of education first. * 61% of the 2008 membership were high school or college students. * 22% of the people involved are professional educators * 16 is the average age our members began marching drum corps. * In the past 5 years, 31 members of the corps have marched in top 10 DCI corps or Blast! after their experience with the Brigadiers. * 33% of the 2008 brass section had never performed with a group above a high school level and 20% of the members had never played a brass instrument before their experience with The Brigadiers. Our Philosophy Consistency, Motivation and Achievement Hard work, dedication, perseverance, determination, and performance are all key components of a consistent approach. At The Brigadiers, we strive to be consistent in every aspect of our drum corps lives, as well as in our real world endeavors. Motivation springs from many places in our lives, but most of all...it comes from within. At The Brigadiers, we expect every member of the organization to be motivated (at practice and at home), and to always apply quality and consistency to all efforts. Motivation is a byproduct of inspiration, which through a consistent approach will always yield achievement. Code of Conduct We are involved in a team sport in which we all depend on one another to perform at the highest level possible. In order to achieve our goals, all performers must adhere to the same policies, rules, and guidelines. If we fracture individually, we as a team will not perform at the levels to which we aspire. The Brigadiers have a strict policy on the use of drugs and alcohol. The use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited at all times. The use of alcohol is prohibited in and around rehearsal sites and underage drinking will not be tolerated at any time. The Brigadiers follow the governing state laws for charter bus transportation. The use of offensive language is highly frowned upon and restricted at rehearsals, housing sites, and anytime you are

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